"Vienna, hi," Benita greeted sweetly, coming over to her side and initiating a hug, which Vienna pretended not to see, simply nodding at her.

"This can't get any worse," she muttered instead.

Karen sat down, greeting Sasha and Harley, and pretending not to see Vienna, who did the same.

When they had all settled down, a series of seafood dishes were brought in and served on the table with drinks.

Sasha cleared her throat, dismissing the staff.

"I wanted us to meet today and have dinner so we ...